Games Masters greatest gift to the Sonic fanbase ever!

[Badnik Mechanic]

I just got the newest issue of GameMaster (you'll see why if you look in the toot forum in a few moments),

Inside the magazine there is a small advert about a sister magazine that they make called 'GamesMaster Presents' the advert has the old Sega Saturn box art of Sonic X-treme and the blurb is...

Footage of the great lost sonic game, Sonic X-treme has surfaced online. It was supposed to be the azure hedgepigs first leap into 3D, originally for the Mega Drive, then the 32X and finally the Saturn before being cancelled just before release. See issue 4 of GM Presents for the full story of what could have been.

So naturally I then had a look for this magazine.

Ugh...

This magazine costs £8! EIGHT POUNDS!!! So I wouldn't rush out and buy it as chances are Retro has the same information on it's database. The interesting bit is that section about "Footage has surfaced" Hmmm the only footage I'm aware of is that Sonic Extreme, the skateboard game. So it might be one to read in the shop as apposed to buy.

This is what the magazine usually looks like.

And this is a shot of the blurb.

I do not know when this is out, but looking at the upload date of that last cover image, it might be within the next week or so.

Edited June 7, 2011 by Hogfather

[Tobbii]

There's been plenty of footage from Sonic X-Treme that came out during the time when Chris Senn was active. I remember eagerly wathcing it all.

[Detective Shadzter]

If I had the money I'd get it, but right now I'm broke. The only videos I've ever seen are those ones Chris Senn released when he shared a lot of materials on his Sonic X-treme website.

[Darth Sonikku]

Did..............Did the magazine just call Sonic an Azure Hedgepig?

[eXtaticus]

Judging by the general GamesMaster trend of their every issue containing about two sentences of badly-written guff for every 40 screenshots printed, it's more likely to be a picture-book than a fully-fledged special edition magazine - I wouldn't expect any decent info from this, or any decent journalism for that matter...

Edited May 20, 2011 by eXtaticus

[Badnik Mechanic]

I didn't know what to expect... I sure as hell didn't expect this!

The magazine contains.

Detail information about every Sonic game for the last 20 years.

Early concept art including the now infamous madonna, Pyjama Eggman, Mr Needlemouse, Oswald the Unlucky Rabbit, Bart man, American Wolf and Dopey the fucking Bulldog!

There is even a section dedicated to all the power ups you can get in the game!

Sonic 1 beta screens!

Four pages dedicated to rare and obscure sonic merch/toot that was written by TSS' own Svend Dreadknux Joscelyne and photographs by Our very own Uncle Adam T-Bird Tuff and Flyboy Fox!

Scans of mario & Sonic at London that I've not yet seen (mind you I've not been following it very much)

A huge feature on Sonic Generations (Just green hill but some epic screens)

Big interview with Iizuka.

A look at ALL the enemies of Sonic including Metal Knuckles, The Tails Doll! Battle Kukku Army and even Wendy Witchcraft!

Theres even a page looking at the urban legend regarding did Michael Jackson do the music for Sonic 3!

A look at a lot of badniks.

A look at the Sonic Hotel room!

This is by far one of the greatest Sonic publications I have ever seen.... But if doesn't end there!

It comes with several free gifts. 4 pin badges! One of which is the Sonic 20th logo, the other is of Classic/Modern sonic from Generations. And theres a double sided poster... holy shit dudes... what did we do to deserve this... it's magnificent.. it's the best... just... the best.

I'll post up photos of the gifts later... at the moment I am not uploading scans or photographs of the content (well not much at least) for obvious reasons.

it costs £7.99...

BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT!

Edit: if you liked this... please show your love as this did cost me quite a lot of spare cash!

Edited June 7, 2011 by Hogfather

[frokenok3]

OMG!!! Thanks so much dude but where can i find it to buy this awesome edition!

[Indigo Rush]

"Action failed: You have reached your quota of positive votes for the day."

[Echidna Adventurer CC14]

MAN, am I hoping this magazine hits Ebay. It sounds just FANTASTIC and I definitely need a copy!

[Badnik Mechanic]

"Action failed: You have reached your quota of positive votes for the day."

Gee thats too bad... Because you would have probably given the green for this too...

Those... are... classic... stickers

That is a fine fine poster you have there.

Sonic baydge!?

I collect Sonic pins... Sonic pins are cool...

Commence rejoycing.

TAILS DOLL?! Did you just say Tails Doll...? 0_0

Yes... I did.

...

Oh hi Mighty... what are you doing in this magazine? (Not spotted Fang/Nack yet)

Oh whats this... a big feature on Summer of Sonic... with photos!

Edited June 7, 2011 by Hogfather

[The-Master-Board]

I'll be very interested to see the article on Nack/Fang then!

[Your Vest Friend]

Where do you buy it?

[Indigo Rush]

Gee thats too bad... Because you would have probably given the green for this too...

Those... are... classic... stickers

That is a fine fine poster you have there.

Sonic baydge!?

I collect Sonic pins... Sonic pins are cool...

Commence rejoycing.

Yes... I did.

...

Oh hi Mighty... what are you doing in this magazine? (Not spotted Fang/Nack yet)

Oh whats this... a big feature on Summer of Sonic... with photos!

;_;

This is the only magazine I have ever wanted so badly.

[Badnik Mechanic]

For those wondering... I am NOT going to scan or photograph a single interior of this magazine. Reason being is that my friends have articles in it, I kinda feel it would be disrespectful and somewhat undermining to scan and upload content that they had a hand in making.

I found the magazine in WHSmith, it's the only place I have found it.

I am more or less 100% certain this will NOT see sale outside of the UK.

Edited June 7, 2011 by Hogfather

[Flyboy Fox]

So my jacket photo is in there? Jolly good (: I was chuffed as chips when Svend asked me to contribute, and it looks like it ended up in a very awesome publication! Now to get hold of it... It has my name in it, after all ;_; My 5 seconds of fame.

[Your Vest Friend]

I found the magazine in WHSmith, it's the only place I have found it.

TO NEWCASTLE (Under Lyme) I GO.

[frokenok3]

For those wondering... I am NOT going to scan or photograph a single interior of this magazine. Reason being is that my friends have articles in it, I kinda feel it would be disrespectful and somewhat undermining to scan and upload content that they had a hand in making.

I found the magazine in WHSmith, it's the only place I have found it.

I am more or less 100% certain this will NOT see sale outside of the UK.

Okay that's cool.

Only UK?! At least can i order it from there?

[Badnik Mechanic]

Okay that's cool.

Only UK?! At least can i order it from there?

You might be able too... or theres a rather spiffing toot forum on SSMB that we could use to sort something out for people XD.

So my jacket photo is in there? Jolly good (: I was chuffed as chips when Svend asked me to contribute, and it looks like it ended up in a very awesome publication! Now to get hold of it... It has my name in it, after all ;_; My 5 seconds of fame.

The awesome jacket has indeed made it into the magazine. It is valued at £60+ and on the rare emerald scale is 4 out of 7 emeralds.

The Sonic Grail is also in there, as is the Sonic Ring, as is the Gamma plush as is the more recent Super Sonic statue.

[Flyboy Fox]

I know it's valued at £60, because that's what I valued it at XD I wanna see! I bet you my local WH Smith doesn't carry it. My town sucks at carrying anything cool ;_;

[Detective Shadzter]

I know it's valued at £60, because that's what I valued it at XD I wanna see! I bet you my local WH Smith doesn't carry it. My town sucks at carrying anything cool ;_;

ASDA normally carries Games Master, but I'm not sure if they'd carry this.

[frokenok3]

You might be able too... or theres a rather spiffing toot forum on SSMB that we could use to sort something out for people XD.

The awesome jacket has indeed made it into the magazine. It is valued at £60+ and on the rare emerald scale is 4 out of 7 emeralds.

The Sonic Grail is also in there, as is the Sonic Ring, as is the Gamma plush as is the more recent Super Sonic statue.

Every time you post i get more excited!

That would be very nice from SSMB. T_T cause i'm willing to pay double(or triple) the money if someone picks it for me!

[Flyboy Fox]

I don't have a local Asda. Well, I do, but it's only accessible by car, not by bus. Now, do I risk taking the hourly bus from my tiny village into town on the vague off-chance that WH Smith has this epic publication, or do I stay at home and just get the thing off eBay eventually? Lazy vs epic curiosity... also, do I even have bus fare and moneys for this endeavour? Why is life so full of trials and difficult choices? ;_;

[-Mark-]

WHSmith?

Might pop to mine later or tomorrow.

*has a pretty busy day today* D:

[The-Master-Board]

You might be able too... or theres a rather spiffing toot forum on SSMB that we could use to sort something out for people XD.

I might be inclined to take that route. Here in Aus we occassionaly get a sporadic GM magazine here and there, but I dunno if I'd wanna chance somewhere having it and then miss out.

[Badnik Mechanic]

Just had another big look, in the Summer of Sonic section, theres a few photos, so play "Spot yourself" also they actually mentioned buzzbombers! HOORAY! So I quickly looked at the photo it was referencing and noticed! It wasn't a photo of buzzbombers Oh well.

Nothing on Nack/Fang, but then again theres nothing on Bean either and I'm not sure on the Riders characters, not everybody is here Mecha Sonic (the boss from Sonic 3 & Knuckles has a character profile, as does Void from Sonic Shuffle, Black Doom, the Bio-lizard..

... and... Sonic... wearing a pink apron...